Despite monsoon flow, Yamuna pollution markers remain high
New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The pollution parameters of the Yamuna have either remained constant or seen a marginal dip in July compared to the previous month, according to the latest assessment, despite the onset of monsoon rains that typically help improve the environmental flow (e-flow) of the river.
According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) report, dated August 4, at the exit point of the river at Asgarpur, the faecal coliform level has dipped to 320,000 from 390,000 most probable number (MPN) units per 100ml. This indicator of sewage entering the river is still over 150 times over the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) limit of 2, 500 units.
According to the report, seen by HT, of the seven locations assessed along the riv...
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